Brittany Harley

Mission-driven Personnel Security Specialist with 10+ years of experience supporting personnel security operations in classified and high-tempo federal environments. Experienced in reviewing investigative reports, conducting background investigation support, processing clearance actions, and developing well-supported adjudicative recommendations. Proficient with E-App, NBIS, DISS, CVS/JPAS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and related personnel security systems.

Recognized for handling sensitive information with discretion, maintaining accurate documentation, and training team members on personnel security policies and procedures.

Personnel Security Specialist IV / Team Lead - DTSV | CISA

(2025-03)

• Provide direct personnel security support to the DHS CISA contract.
• Analyze complex investigative data to identify potential insider threats and national security risks; document findings to support final adjudicative decisions.
• Review investigative reports, security questionnaires, law enforcement records, and other security information.
• Initiate applicants in E-App through NBIS and conduct record checks using CVS/JPAS, DISS, TECS, PCQS, and LexisNexis.
• Process Tier 1–5 federal and contractor cases, including reciprocity actions.
• Evaluate derogatory information and develop suitability, eligibility, and adjudicative recommendations for federal review.
• Train new team members on policies, procedures, and case-processing requirements; review team cases before advancement to the next level.
• Assign cases through ISMS, create and distribute SCIF duty schedules, initiate fingerprints when required, and maintain applicant files.

Personnel Security Specialist / Adjudicator - Potomac Management | TSA / DHS

(2024-10 - 2025-02)

• Evaluated reports of investigation and applied national security adjudicative guidelines to support SCI eligibility determinations.
• Reviewed investigative documents for discrepancies, inconsistencies, and issues requiring clarification or additional investigation.
• Prepared clear, well-supported written recommendations, adjudicative summaries, statements of reasons, letters of intent, advisory letters, and denial-of-access memoranda.
• Coordinated with government security officials and external agencies to resolve personnel security matters.
• Managed case reviews and appeals actions, including analysis and commentary for presentation to security appeals panels.
• Used federal personnel security repositories, including Scattered Castles, JPAS, DCII, and CVS, and updated databases to reflect eligibility determinations.
• Reviewed classified and unclassified case materials, participated in case review meetings, prepared reports, and supported special projects.

Investigative Case Specialist / Clearance Coordinator - Tatitlek | U.S. Department of State

(2024-04 - 2024-09)

• Directed the timely conduct of investigations and evaluated national record results and reports of investigation for compliance with Federal Investigative Standards.
• Initiated pre-employment background investigations to support suitability and security clearance eligibility determinations.
• Processed routine updates, for-cause investigations, and special post-employment personnel security investigations.
• Analyzed cases to determine investigative scope and identify issues requiring clarification.
• Prepared guidance on investigative standards and procedures for applicants, employees, requesting officials, investigators, and field personnel.
• Ensured investigative packages contained required caveats for classified, confidential, and third-party agency information.
• Identified trends in investigative problem areas and maintained complete supporting documentation.

Personnel Security Specialist III - Global Resource Solutions | CISA

(2020-05 - 2024-01)

• Provided direct personnel security support to the DHS CISA contract.
• Reviewed investigative reports, security questionnaires, law enforcement documents, and other security information; initiated applicants in E-QIP.
• Conducted checks using CVS/JPAS, DISS, TECS, CIS, and LexisNexis.
• Processed federal and contractor cases, including reciprocity actions, and developed suitability, eligibility, and adjudicative recommendations.
• Initiated fingerprints when required, conducted background and security checks, and assembled and maintained applicant files.

Administrative Assistant - Advantage SCI

(2019-05 - 2020-05)

• Performed administrative processing and assessment activities supporting the DoD Personnel Reliability Program and other government security operations.
• Worked in a SAP environment, opened and closed SCIF spaces, and recorded required JPAS updates for military personnel.
• Reviewed E-QIP submissions for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Tracked foreign travel and conducted travel briefings and debriefings.
• Changed secure container combinations, created and managed badge profiles, and maintained records using JADE, LexisNexis, and related systems.
• Improved daily operations, client communication, recordkeeping, and data-entry processes.

Personnel Security Assistant - Gem Technology | FBI

(2017-07 - 2019-05)

• Received and reviewed security clearance packages from field and headquarters elements for completeness and accuracy.
• Conducted Scattered Castles checks in a SCIF, as well as database, background, credit, and military record checks.
• Set leads for field and headquarters divisions to complete required record checks, interviews, and polygraph-result reviews using ACS or SENTINEL.
• Served as a primary point of contact for pending clearance status and questions regarding the investigation and adjudication process.
• Maintained files documenting actions and decisions on clearance requests while protecting classified and sensitive information.
• Assembled applicant files and prepared reports outlining findings.

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) - Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services

(2014-08 - 2017-07)

• Managed and maintained personnel security clearance records for designated districts.
• Processed special clearance requests for SCI requirements, new clearance requests through E-QIP, and periodic reviews for existing clearances.
• Issued visit request letters to supported sites and maintained current visit letters annually.
• Maintained government security forms and records, including DD Form 254s, SF 312s, PARs, and foreign travel briefing and debriefing documentation.
• Ensured timely termination of clearances in JPAS for separated employees.
• Tracked clearance processing and submitted monthly status and metrics reports to management.
• Prepared and submitted incident reports and participated in security-related training, meetings, conferences, and seminars.